TM 11-6130-413-12
3-5. Procedures for Shutdown
cation of actual battery capacity), associated run indi-
cator (DS3) extinguishes, AUTO/MAN CHARGE NO.
Equipment operation can be fully terminated at any
2 timer (M1) begins operation and the associated run
time, in the event of failure or external conditions, by
indicator (DS1) illuminates.
setting the ON-OFF circuit breaker (CBl) to OFF posi-
I f EOD is reached in less than 60 minutes,
tion. Disconnect unit from ac power source and from
F A I L indicator (DS 4) illuminate, timer
battery connection.
( M 2 ) stops, and charge i S not started.
(i) At the end of the cycle, all indicator extin-
3-6. Operation U n d e r U n u s u a l C o n -
guish except PASS (DS2) and unit enters a RESET
ditions
mode.
The following precautions should be observed for oper-
ation of the equipment where extreme climatic condi-
3 - 4 . Damage from Improper Control
tions may exist:
Settings
a. Operation in Artic Climates. Subzero tempera-
a. Operational Errors. The equipment cannot be
tures and climatic conditions associated with cold
damaged from improper control settings. If the opera-
weather may-adversely affect equipment functioning.
tor changes control function settings during mid-cycle,
Follow these precautions:
or uses the wrong control settings for the battery pa-
(1) Handle equipment carefully.
rameter, internal detection circuits operate quickly to
(2) Keep equipment clean and dry.
shut down the unit. If this occurs, recheck for proper
(3) Prevent ice from forming on the equipment.
control settings and restart unit to complete the inter-
Ice formation may inhibit control operation.
rupted cycle.
(4) At temperature less than 32F. (OC.) neither
b. Resets. During discharge cycle, if charger/
rated capacity of discharge nor full charge in 1 hour
analyzer seems to be reset, possibly due to selection of
will be obtained.
the wrong discharge rate (over-current condition), re-
b. Operation in Desert Climates. Heat and dry-
select proper range, set DISCHARGE AMP control
ness associated with desert environment will not af-
R15) down to 0, re-initiate START (S2) and slowly
fect the operation of the equipment. However, dust
bring DISCHARGE AMP control (R-15) up to appro-
storms can cause controls to bind and damage asso-
priate CURRENT (MS) level for the selected range.
ciated equipment. When the equipment is not in use
Note that this procedure will not operate in automatic
cover connectors with plastic bags. Do not charge at
discharge if charger/analyzer had failed EOD before 1
battery temperatures above 120F. (49C.).
hour (FAIL light on). If this condition occurs, reset
AUTO CHARGE NO. 1 timer (M3) CW, then back to
the timed-out condition; or advance AUTO/MANUAL
DISCHARGE timer (M2) past the l-hour marking.
(Perform the former procedure if setting of
AUTO/MANUAL DISCHARGE timer (M2) is not to be
disturbed.)
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